Newly promoted side Kuala Lumpur had a forgetful first game back in the Malaysian Super League as they lost 2-0 to arch-rivals Selangor at the KLFA Stadium on Sunday.
Rufino Segovia del Burgo struck twice to separate both teams, who are sharing the stadium in Cheras alongside Premier League side PDRM this season, in the first top-flight Klang Valley derby since 2012.
The Spanish forward got in front of his marker to head Azamuddin Akil's wonderful cross into the far corner in the 16th minute for his first goal of the night.
After being hit by the goal, Fabio Magrao's side struggled to get into the second gear throughout the first half and were lucky to keep the score at 1-0.
However, Kuala Lumpur came out stronger in the second half, creating several good opportunities that included Paulo Josue hitting the crossbar and Guilherme de Paula missing a point-blank header.
Segovia del Burgo eventually punished the Hawks' profligacy in front of goal by rifling a left-footed effort past goalkeeper Kamarul Effandi Abdul Rahim deep into stoppage time to seal the victory and help the Red Giants surge to the top of the league table based on goal difference.
In the other Super League match of the night, Pahang and Perak fought to a goalless draw in Kuantan.
(Picture: Facebook/Football Association of Selangor)
Rufino Segovia del Burgo struck twice to separate both teams, who are sharing the stadium in Cheras alongside Premier League side PDRM this season, in the first top-flight Klang Valley derby since 2012.
The Spanish forward got in front of his marker to head Azamuddin Akil's wonderful cross into the far corner in the 16th minute for his first goal of the night.
After being hit by the goal, Fabio Magrao's side struggled to get into the second gear throughout the first half and were lucky to keep the score at 1-0.
However, Kuala Lumpur came out stronger in the second half, creating several good opportunities that included Paulo Josue hitting the crossbar and Guilherme de Paula missing a point-blank header.
Segovia del Burgo eventually punished the Hawks' profligacy in front of goal by rifling a left-footed effort past goalkeeper Kamarul Effandi Abdul Rahim deep into stoppage time to seal the victory and help the Red Giants surge to the top of the league table based on goal difference.
In the other Super League match of the night, Pahang and Perak fought to a goalless draw in Kuantan.
(Picture: Facebook/Football Association of Selangor)
